A growing body of research underscores the importance of teacher diversity for student outcomes. At a time when our student population is increasingly more diverse and schools need more Black educators, the representation gap between teachers and students of color remains wide.
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Investing in the Out-of-School Time Workforce: Recommendations for Grantmakers
Member Insights: Education Access Is Under Threat: Philanthropy Can Protect Education for All Children
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November 2021
Changing the Narrative: The Push for New Equity Measures in Education
A wide range of organizations are working to gauge students’ needs and public schools’ performance in ways that go far beyond disparities in test scores and graduation rates. These new metrics—ranging from the availability of advanced coursework to students’ proximity to parks, trails, transit, and grocery stores—challenge traditional definitions of a good school and stand to reframe the national debate on accountability in education.
November 2021
A Policymaker’s Guide to Virtual Schools
This policy guide is a foundational reference for anyone digging into state policy concerning virtual school oversight, quality and more.
October 2021
Grant Makers Pour Dollars Into Improving How Kids Learn Amid Continued Covid Concerns
Teachers are learning to adapt to online instruction to keep students' attention.
October 2021
Episode 79: Human-Centered Approaches to Education, Philanthropy, and Systems-Change
October 2021
Hansen: Critical Race Theory Debate Is a Distraction from the Real Issue — Making Schools Places Where Children Can Truly Be Themselves
October 2021
To Be Who We Are: Black Teachers on Creating Affirming School Cultures
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